From the will of his father, William D. Hawkins -I will and bequeath to my sons Hosea and David Hawkins their heirs all the aforesaid tract of land (Lot 21) containing 230 acres more or less together with all the mill houses, etc, to be held in common or divided equally between them as may best suit them, the whole subject to the aforesaid annuity of their sister Elizabeth Hawkins. I also will and bequeath to the said Hosea and David Hawkins all such stock, farming utensils, household and kitchen furniture as may be upon the aforesaid premises at their mother’s death to be divided equally between them (except as hereafter mentioned).

For property in Indiana Twp, Allegheny Co, PA - on 16 Apr 1861 John Frederick Prager (neighbor) purchased property from Hosea, David B and Sarah Hawkins for $1,180; this was 39 acres. On 16 Mar 1863 he bought property from David and Sarah Hawkins and Hosea Hawkins for $830; this deed was recorded on 17 Feb 1869; this was 14 acres.